WGRD 97.9 - 97.9 'GRD Rocks

Grand Rapids Rock Radio

WGRD 97.9 - Grand Rapids Rock Radio

WGRD 97.9 - 97.9 'GRD Rocks' is an Android app that delivers live rock radio, local news, weather, and traffic updates in Grand Rapids. Users can interact with hosts, participate in contests, and receive instant alerts for breaking news. With features like offline article saving, Android Auto support, and Chromecast compatibility, this app enhances your listening experience while keeping you informed.
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App stats

Users: 34,441
63
Version: 2.6.0 (Last updated: 2024-11-25)
Creation date: 2017-04-20
Permissions
Identity: find accounts on the device
Contacts: find accounts on the device
Location: approximate location (network-based), precise location (GPS and network-based)
Phone: directly call phone numbers
Photos/Media/Files: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Storage: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Camera: take pictures and videos
Microphone: record audio
Other:
  • receive data from Internet
  • view network connections
  • full network access
  • run at startup
  • control vibration
  • prevent device from sleeping

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App summary

Get the latest news and information, weather coverage and traffic updates in the Grand Rapids area with the WGRD 97.9 app! Listen to the station live and interact with the hosts – you can direct message and call the show directly from the app. Receive alerts about breaking news, contests, and more before anyone else. Save articles and viral stories for reading later, and share on Facebook and Twitter.

Key Features:
• Listen to our shows, plus receive weather and traffic updates live from WGRD 97.9 Radio
• Read the latest news, watch videos, view photo galleries & listen to audio content
• Submit Photos/Videos directly from the app
• Participate in contests and giveaways, plus get exclusive access to station scavenger hunts
• Android Auto lets you to stay focused on the road while listening
• Get the latest weather for your area plus a 5-day forecast
• Do not disturb modes for alerts (weekend and after hours)
• Save articles for reading later (supports offline viewing)
• Instant Alerts for breaking news, weather, contests, shows and more
• Featured full multi-tasking with background audio and controls
• Share the latest news on Facebook & Twitter
• Supports Chromecast for wireless streaming to your compatible devices

This is the latest version of the WGRD 97.9 app, and many more features are already planned. Please share your feedback from within the WGRD 97.9 app by clicking the “Send App Feedback” link in the menu.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Fans enjoy the music selection and programming, particularly 'Free Beer and Hot Wings'.
  • The alarm clock feature is a positive addition.
  • The app allows users to listen on the go, providing a convenient way to access the station.
Cons
  • The app frequently cuts out or pauses unexpectedly.
  • Notifications and alerts continue to appear despite being disabled.
  • Users experience issues with audio delays when listening live.
  • Repetitive and loud ads are annoying and disrupt the listening experience.
Most mentioned
  • Audio streaming issues (cutting out, delays, pausing)
  • Repeated notifications/alerts even when disabled
  • Annoyance with ads (volume, length, necessity of watching videos)
User reviews
Good app (and station) but every once in a while i get emails and notifications even though i have them disabled.
by Joe Keith, 2024-08-03

love this station... it's been my favorite for many years... best music in Grand Rapids..... I just recently picked up the app... I'm guessing it's really good to have when you're kind of on the go... personally for me the station has been an eye-opener to a lot of the great new music that's coming out... just in the past couple of years I learned about bands that I never knew about and I learned about them by listening to terrestrial radio so it was kind of like wow who was that, so it's great.
by D*, 2024-04-16

This app is stupid, they don't even tell you where to go to enter any of the "be the blank caller" to win tickets. I don't recommend downloading this if you plan on trying to win anything seems like a major scam.
by Chad, 2023-01-27
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